Friendly at Kranji Secondary

25 Oct 2009 @ Kranji Secondary~ 3pm

The Kamikaze warriors travelled to Kranji sec, after a 1 week deepavali break. The squad was also boosted by the return of 3 stalwarts, Manager Diego Haresh, defensive rock Achu Anand and midfield maestro El Fazail, all sidelined through injuries. Though, their displays in this exciting match made it look like they were never way. However, the real positives in this match was the energetic performance of its young players like Navin, Thina and Vinnie and the exciting debut of young winger Lavanesh.

KKZ adopted a conventional 4-4-2 formation, and attacked from the word go against their older and stronger opponents. Though the opposing team initially had better possession, it was KKZ who gradually enjoyed better opportunities. It was only a matter of time before the deadlock would be broken, and it was the debutant Lavanesh who was at the heart of the move which saw him chase down the opponent, winning possesion of the ball and laying it up to Hariboy, whose pinpoint pass found Haresh. Diego showed that the break did not do any damage to his finishing as he delightfully chipped the keeper with his left leg to open the scoring. 1-0 to KKZ.

Lavanesh continued to impress throughout the half, so did Thina and Navin who were both playing as rightback and leftback respectively, Navin in particular showed more talent and touches in this game than the previous games, and the mgmt was heartened with his progress. However, it was veteran maestro El Fazail who would prove to be a catalyst for the second goal, as his pass found Haresh, who once again, gave a lesson in finishing by unleashing a shot that gave the keeper no chance. To their credit, the opponents did give a few headaches, but Achu who also returned from injury, together with Prem ensured that the half ended 2-0.

The second half saw a few changes, as Victor who played in goal came upfront as Vijay replaced him in goal. The team had adopted a 4-3-1-2 formation, which on paper should have worked out well considering the weakened opponents, and the strength in the KKZ teamsheet. However, failure to understand systems and positional ill-discipline saw KKZ look amateurish and messy. They even conceded a goal, and there was little option but to change back to the more traditional 4-4-2. But not before, 2 assists by Victor that saw Navin grab his first goal, and Vinnie scoring his 3rd in as many games.

KKZ continued to attack relentlessly, and Fazail took a shot that was destined for goal, who was denied by the keeper's fingertips. However, Victor was on hand to tap the goal to round up KKZ's 5-star performance.

In conclusion, the scoreline flattered KKZ who were given a run for their money by the opponents. However, there was no doubting the strength of this KKZ team, who would be a formidable side in the upcoming league if they managed to cancel out their errors and further work on their strengths.

Squad: Victor, Achu, Prem, Thina, Navin, Hari, Magen, Fazail, Lavanesh, Haresh, Vinnie, Vijay, Seelan

Final score: Kamikaze 5 - Fadhil's Veterans 1
Goals: Haresh (2), Navin, Vinnie, Victor
MOM: Haresh